Snowy/icy Wednesday; ice-free driveways by weekend?

Lori Qualls, lqualls@mdn.net

Updated
11:30 am EST, Monday, February 18, 2019

After a few lingering snow showers Monday morning, expect dry and cold conditions with highs in the 20s both Monday and Tuesday. A mix of wintry precipitation will be possible again by Wednesday as the next low pressure system lifts into the Great Lakes.

After a few lingering snow showers Monday morning, expect dry and cold conditions with highs in the 20s both Monday and Tuesday. A mix of wintry precipitation will be possible again by Wednesday as the next low

After a few lingering snow showers Monday morning, expect dry and cold conditions with highs in the 20s both Monday and Tuesday. A mix of wintry precipitation will be possible again by Wednesday as the next low pressure system lifts into the Great Lakes.

After a few lingering snow showers Monday morning, expect dry and cold conditions with highs in the 20s both Monday and Tuesday. A mix of wintry precipitation will be possible again by Wednesday as the next low

Even the meteorologist is rooting for the ice to melt, and the best chance for that in about a month is coming later this week.

But first, there's Wednesday, which looks like another slick morning and evening commute.

Midlanders will most likely deal with snow early Wednesday, about half an inch before noon, says Sara Pampreen, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Detroit.

That snow is forecast to mix with freezing rain after noon, with the icy threat remaining through the day and evening and change to rain late Wednesday, Pampreen said.

Although the amount of snow and ice accumulation will be minimal, morning and evening commutes could be dicey, she said.

"Whenever you're dealing with any precipitation in winter, even a trace of snow, it can be treacherous," Pampreen said. "Be careful when traveling, just be aware."

Once Wednesday is out of the way, dry air and sunny skies will bring warmer temperatures to the region Thursday and Friday and — fingers crossed — the chance to thaw some of the ice that has blanketed the area for weeks.

Pampreen said most of the state and certainly the Great Lakes Bay region down to Detroit, is still dealing with ice-coated walking surfaces and driveways .

"I hope it melts," she said. "I hope it all goes away."

But with low temperatures falling below freezing every night, it's still a wait and see.

Pampreen said another system — a chance for rain and snow — is set to make its way here this weekend.